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About this property

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Surrounded by mountains, Bridge End Farm Cottages are situated in the idyllic village of Boot, in the Lake District National Park, and are all awarded with Quality in Tourism 4 Star, 4 Star Gold and 5 Star Gradings. The cottages are stunningly located in the south-west of the national park which has now become a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding beauty. With free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking, the self-catering accommodation is set beside a beautiful 17th century packhorse bridge and the tumbling Whillan Beck stream. Wastwater lake is a 7 km walk from Bridge End, while Windermere lake is 24 km away. Coninston Water is 36 km from the property. Each cottage offers a cosy living area, with oak beams and exposed stonework. The cottages also include full Sky TV with all sports, movie and children's channels. Many cottages offer a private patio with garden furniture, fell views, and a barbeque. Two cottages have ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms, making them ideal for guests with mobility restrictions. The fully equipped kitchens have high quality appliances and include a ceramic hob, oven and dishwasher. Guests can enjoy a welcome tray with tea, coffee and biscuits, and fresh milk in the fridge. The cottages have access to a shared paddock with a riverside picnic spot. There are 2 inns serving food and real ales within 200 metres of Bridge End Farm Cottages. Guests can enjoy walking, hiking and cycling in the surrounding area. Eskdale is known as the ‘Gateway to Paradise’. Guests at the Bridge End Farm Cottages can visit the historic market towns of Cockermouth, Keswick, and Ulverston. Further attractions include country houses, castles, and gardens, including Holker Hall and Levens Hall.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
3 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location, wonderful cottage, clean and very comfortable
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage was very comfortable and with stunning views within walking distance. The cottage had shared garden but quiet and peaceful. We had dog with us so very dog welcoming comunity in Boot.
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful place- small but perfect and cosy for 1/2 people. Great location, quiet but not isolated close to two pubs. Lovely shared back garden.
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, right at the start of trail towards Scaffel & Scaffel Pike, in a less touristic part of Lake District. Also the cottage was clean, had comfortable bed and broadband.
  • Harry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, cute cosy cottage, 3 restaurants/pubs in walking distance (2 within 2 minutes), lovely walks and brilliant for our hiking holiday
  • Henryk
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is perfect for all kinds of activities. The property is charming and very clean. Amazing place full of positive energy.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, amazing walks to Sacfell & Scarfell pike and more from the doorstep. Great place to spend our wedding anniversary. We will be back.💚
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location, easy to find and nice to have allocated parking spaces for each cottage. The cottage was stunning; eight of us stayed in Scafell and we all said how great the cottage was. Ample space for us all and enough hot water for us all!
  • Georgina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I have had an extremely challenging time with life over the past few years (brain tumour and also relationships) and I just needed to get away and have some me time. The cottage was cosy, it had everything I needed, and with the most stunning...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This little property is a magical place, it is exactly as described. We received clear instructions for arrival, which were easy to follow and included additional information in the Cottage. The host was very attentive and professional, with...

Managed by Greg Poole, Select Cottages

Company review score: 9.2Based on 206 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our family run business, Select Cottages, has been providing luxury holiday accommodation in both the Lake District and France for over 35 years. Having renovated each of these special places himself, the founder, Greg, knows both the cottages and their locations inside out! Select Cottages has an excellent team of staff who you will no doubt meet during your stay and who are regularly available to guide or help you make the most of your time with us! We send out their contact details when you place your booking, should you need to get in touch before your holiday.

Property information

Bridge End Farm Cottages consists of 7 historic 500 year old cottages sleeping from 2 up to 10 guests in a breathtaking location, set in the little village of Boot with it's traditional Inns serving excellent food and fine Cumbrian Ales. Boot lies in the glorious Eskdale Valley and the village nestles beneath mighty Scafell which can be seen from the village so the hiking is exceptional. Base yourself with us for climbing Scafell Pike and many of England's other highest mountains. We are in the heart of the Lake District National Park. The cottages, all of which burst with charm and character and unique historical features are quality graded 4 star, 4 star Gold and 5 star. The quality, location and history of our beautifully preserved cottages make for a wonderful experience for couples, families or groups. As well as luxury, our self catering cottages have excellent fibre wi fi and full Sky TV with all sports, movies and children's programmes . We have delightful gardens, free and allocated private parking, amazing hiking from the doorstep. We accept trained, well behaved dogs but no puppies or dogs under 1 year old and all dogs must be booked in and the relevant dog fee paid. Please request bringing your dog(s) when booking. We levy the dog charge as we put in throws for our leather sofas, dog towels for dirty paws, a dog treat and we do an extra special deep clean afterwards. We have easy to follow dog rules which all dog owners must abide by eg no dogs in bedrooms, not left alone in a cottage and not unsupervised or off lead in our gardens where young children often. The full list of dog rules are in our terms and conditions. Bridge End Farm Cottages have won numerous awards and the most recent was receiving the Location of Excellence Award in the Travel and Hospitality Awards. Please visit our website for full information about the properties, plenty of photos, up to date availability and online booking. Please park correctly as per our parking plan.

Neighbourhood information

All of our locations are unique and you will struggle to find anywhere quite like them! Our 7 cottages in Boot village are in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Experience sensational views of the surrounding mountains, enjoy countless walks from the doorstep, hike up England's highest mountains including Scafell Pike, or gently stroll along the footpaths by the river Esk. Boot village has two excellent pubs, well worth a visit to try their hearty Cumberland food. Eskdale stores is in the neighbouring village and sells a supply of delicious homemade cakes. Don't just take our word for it, come and see for yourself!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Bridge End Farm Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Extra beds can be provided with the relevant extra person charge paid in advance in Wastwater, Hardknott and Wrynose cottages only.

Towels, linen, toiletries and cleaning are provided.

Please note that Farmhouse, Scafell and Wastwater Cottages have 3 allocated parking spaces each. One parking space is allocated to the one bedroom cottages, Whillan Beck, Wrynose, Stanley Ghyll and Hardknott Cottage. If you require additional parking, please contact the property prior to arrival.

Please note that the additional fold-out bed that can be provided measures 190 cm in length and 75 cm in width.

All guests must familiarise themselves with our parking plan and park in the centre of the bays allocated to their cottage. The parking plan will be sent prior to arrival along with directions, key safe code, wi-fi code, etc. If you wish to bring more cars than there are parking bays please contact us as we can usually recommend some easy overflow options that do not involve parking in someone else's parking bay.

We allow trained, well behaved dogs, no puppies though and the number of dogs varies by cottage, please see the individual cottage descriptions for the number allowed in that cottage. Dogs must be booked in and the relevant dog fee paid and our easy to follow dog rules must be adhered to at all times. This is for the benefit of all guests and especially young children who might be staying in another cottage and playing in our gardens and large communal paddock. Thank you.

Please inform Bridge End Farm Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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